Elite Owls Leadership and Service Ambassadors

Elite Owls

Elite Owls

Elite Owls

Elite Owls

Elite Owls

Lead. Serve. Represent.

The Elite Owls Leadership and Service Ambassadors program is a selective, paid peer leadership initiative within the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning. This program prepares students to serve as campus ambassadors who support leadership education, student organizations, and civic engagement efforts across Florida Atlantic University.

Formatted as an advanced, experiential leadership opportunity, Elite Owls provides students with meaningful, hands-on experiences through leadership programming, service initiatives, conferences, and university-wide engagement. Ambassadors serve as visible representatives of the Weppner Center while developing high-impact leadership, facilitation, and professional competencies.

Program Structure

The Elite Owls Ambassador Program operates under a two-tier leadership model designed to reflect varying levels of responsibility, time commitment, and leadership development:

Standard Elite Owl Ambassadors - Serve as peer leaders who support leadership workshops, service initiatives, and campus engagement efforts.

Elite Owl Legacy Builders (Advanced Leadership Track) - Legacy Builders represent an elevated leadership pathway within the program. Participants receive advanced training, increased stipend compensation, and priority access to leadership opportunities. This track emphasizes:

• Advanced peer leadership and mentoring
• High-intensity program facilitation
• Conference-style leadership engagement

All participants receive structured training, mentorship from professional staff, and opportunities to lead high-impact initiatives while building transferable career-ready skills.

Who Should Apply?

The Elite Owls Ambassador Program is ideal for students who are:

• Interested in leadership, service, and civic engagement
• Seeking applied leadership experience in a professional campus setting
• Motivated to grow facilitation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Interested in representing the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning at signature events

Eligibility Requirements

• Be entering junior, senior, or graduate standing in the fall semester
• Be in good academic and conduct standing with the university
• Be able to commit to weekly program meetings and required trainings
• Participate in the interview process if selected

Program Expectations

• Facilitating leadership and skill-based programming
• Promoting civic engagement and service-learning opportunities
• Representing the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning at signature events
• Participate in required trainings, workshops, and program meetings
• Uphold professional conduct and leadership standards as campus representatives

Program meetings are held on a designated day and time each semester. Meetings may last up to two hours and may conclude early. Workshops, trainings, and service opportunities take place across campus and in community partner locations. Students unable to attend meetings at the designated time are encouraged to apply in a future year.

Why Join?

Students who commit to the Elite Owls Ambassador Program will:

• Gain real-world leadership and facilitation experience
• Build a strong professional network with peers and university staff
• Strengthen communication, teamwork, and project management skills
• Earn documented leadership experience for resumes and graduate or professional school applications
• Receive stipend compensation based on role and level of responsibility